What is Cellulite? How is Cellulite Treatment? Cellulite Treatment in Turkey

What Causes Cellulite?

Cellulite is caused by an increase in the volume and accumulation of fat cells under the skin. These accumulations may be experienced due to different reasons such as hereditary factors, age, nutrition and sports habits. One of the important factors in the formation of cellulite is the thickness of the skin and the percentage of fat in the body. In addition, some hormones such as estrogen hormone trigger the cellulite problem.

The main reason for the common occurrence of cellulite in women is that women have more estrogen than men. As the age progresses, the thinning of the skin and the loss of its elasticity also cause the subcutaneous connective tissues to curl.

In addition, the following situations are also effective in the formation of the appearance of cellulite:

• Irregular and unhealthy eating habits
• sedentary lifestyle
• genetic factors
• Frequent weight gain 
• age progression
• Pregnancy
• Excessive secretion of estrogen hormone
• Regular use of certain medications
• overweight
• High accumulation of toxins in the body 

What Are the Stages of Cellulite?

Cellulite has different stages in itself and these stages are:

Stage 1

It is the first stage of cellulite and is usually seen in overweight women. While lying and standing, there is no indentation on the skin, but orange peel bumps become evident if the cellulite area is squeezed by hand. Turkey Cellulite occurs in a soft and slippery appearance, and its treatment is easier than other stages. Generally, results are obtained with the application of a correct nutrition program.

Stage 2

Varicose veins accompany the appearance of cellulite. Stress and hormonal imbalances are effective at this stage, so it is common in women. This type of cellulite does not appear while lying down, but is slightly noticeable when standing. In addition, the capillaries in the legs are also clearly visible. It can be treated with a balanced diet, light-paced sports and mesotherapy.

Stage 3

Cellulite tissue, which is soft in the early period, becomes a nodule in the 3rd stage and hardens, therefore, much more prominent indentations and protrusions occur in the skin. Cellulite is visible both while standing and lying down. This type of cellulite can be seen even in women who are not overweight and lead an active life. Its treatment is more difficult than other stages. 

Various devices or surgical methods can be used in advanced cellulite that cannot be eliminated by this type of sports and nutrition studies. In particular, treatment methods that accelerate blood circulation in the body and break down the fat tissues accumulated under the skin help to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Methods such as ultrasound, Turkey radiofrequency, vacuum therapy applied for medical treatment provide the melting of the increased adipose tissue. These methods are applied in conjunction with advanced devices and cellulite removal creams, thus eliminating the appearance of cellulite in the long run. 

Lymph Drainage

This method, which helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite, especially on the legs, can also be applied to the abdomen. It is applied by sending high-value pressure to the area in equal amounts and intervals. 

Mesotherapy Treatment in Turkey

It is applied by injecting a special solution under the skin with the help of special needles and injectors of 4 mm size. This special application has a direct effect on the area that causes cellulite and allows the fat tissues accumulated under the skin to be broken down. Fragmented adipose tissues can be reused by the body, so it does not accumulate again.

The purpose of mesotherapy Istanbul is to relieve the blood circulation by breaking down the accumulated and hardened fat. In this way, the lymph circulation is also relieved and the lipolysis mechanism in the body is activated. At the end of 8-12 sessions, which are usually held once a week, a visible improvement is achieved on the skin surface. 

Acupuncture

Needles inserted into different parts of the body reach under the skin and activate the water and fat cells there. In this way, fat is broken down.

Pressure Therapy

This method, which accelerates the lent and blood circulation by applying air pressure to the problem area, is very effective in the treatment of cellulite.

Laser Therapy in Turkey

It is applied by sending laser to the cellulite area and accelerates the blood circulation in the area. In this way, it activates the dormant adipose tissues. As a result, fat cells become permeable and liquefy, turning into healthy fat. This helps to remove the appearance of cellulite.

Radiofrequency

In this method, which triggers the synthesis of collagen in the skin, the fat tissues under the skin are thinned. In this way, even the fat tissues accumulated in the deepest layers can be broken down, and the expansion of the septa fibers is provided.

Ultrasound

This method, which allows the breakdown of fat cells by going under the skin, is also effective in breaking down other small fats apart from cellulite areas. It can break down even small fat tissues that have not yet caused cellulite and reduce the storage rate and eliminates the risk of cellulite.

Lipoelectronic

It provides the breakdown of fat in areas where cellulite occurs through thin and long special needles. It also improves the aesthetic appearance by helping to drain these oils.

Carboxytherapy

It helps to break down fat cells by applying carbon dioxide gas to problem areas. Thanks to this method, the oxygen retention and utilization potential of the tissues increases, thereby accelerating the circulation and reducing the appearance of cellulite.